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English noun: thump | |||
| 1. | thump (event) a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) | ||
| Synonyms | clump, clunk, thud, thumping | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
| 2. | thump (act) a heavy blow with the hand | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blow | ||
English verb: thump | |||
| 1. | thump (motion) move rhythmically | ||
| Samples | Her heart was beating fast. | ||
| Synonyms | beat, pound | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | move | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | flap, flutter, palpitate, pulsate, pulse, thrash, throb | ||
| Verb group | beat | ||
| 2. | thump (perception) make a dull sound | ||
| Samples | The knocker thudded against the front door. | ||
| Synonyms | thud | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
| 3. | thump (contact) hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | ||
| Samples | The salesman pounded the door knocker. A bible-thumping Southern Baptist. | ||
| Examples | The fighter managed to thump his opponent | ||
| Synonyms | poke, pound | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||
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